Sanday Chongo Kabange is an experienced multimedia journalist and a contributor to Regulation Asia. He focuses on compliance, regulatory and legal issues for financial services.
Market Infrastructure
Pakistan Explores Secondary Listings on Hong Kong Exchange
16/01/2025
Pakistan will also issue yuan-denominated panda bonds in June with the aim of raising funds from Chinese investors
AML / KYC
Australia Launches Nationwide Scam Awareness Campaign
16/01/2025
The ‘Fighting Scams Campaign’ aims to increase awareness and action of “three simple, memorable steps” to safeguard against scams.
Securities / Derivatives
Hong Kong LegCo Passes Bill to Enable Treasury Share Regime
16/01/2025
The bill promotes paperless corporate communications and allows Hong Kong-incorporated listed companies to buy and hold treasury shares.
Market Infrastructure
HKMA, PBOC Unveil Measures to Further Deepen Connectivity
15/01/2025
The measures include a new trade finance liquidity facility for CNY funds and an expansion of the Southbound leg of Bond Connect, among others
Philippine SEC Directs Listed Firms to Disclose Auditor Fees
15/01/2025
Listed firms must disclose the fees paid to external auditors in their annual financial statements for the period ending 31 December 2024, and thereafter.
Fintech / Regtech
HK Credit Data Platform Lowers Access Barrier for Small FIs
14/01/2025
Platform operator HKICL has developed a new interface that provides a lower-cost and more convenient way for lenders to connect to Credit Data Smart.
Capital / Liquidity
HKMA Consults on Treatment of Bank Exposures to Cryptoassets
14/01/2025
HKMA intends to implement the BCBS standards on the prudential treatment of cryptoasset exposures and the disclosure requirements on 1 January 2026
AML / KYC
HKAB Updates AML/CFT FAQs to Align with Revised AMLO
14/01/2025
The updated FAQs align with the AMLO amendments that came into force last year and provide additional guidance on dual-use goods.
AML / KYC
AUSTRAC Gains Expanded Powers Under Amended AML/CTF Act
14/01/2025
Law firm Corrs Chambers Westgarth said the new powers, and the speed with which they have taken effect, could indicate that AUSTRAC will pursue individuals more actively
Enforcement
ICAC Charges Ex-SFC Official for Interfering with Investigation
13/01/2025
The former associate director allegedly advised subjects of a market manipulation investigation to destroy potential evidence
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